Table of Contents
- Overview
- Risks
- Recovery
- Prevention
Augmentation mentoplasty; Genioplasty
Expectations after surgery
There is some discomfort and soreness, which is easily controlled by medication. A liquid diet may be advised for a day or two. Light activity can resume the same day as surgery.
Convalescence
Return to work and usual activity is allowed within 7 to 10 days. Within a week of surgery, the external bandage is usually removed.
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Review Date: 11/10/2005
Reviewed By: Edward W. Chang, MD, DDS, Director of Facial Plastics Surgery
Education, Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck
Surgery, Columbia University-College of Physicians and Surgeons,
New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
